Dental For Kids
The Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) is a Commonwealth Government funded scheme that provides eligible children with financial assistance. It covers up to $1,132 over 2 calendar years for basic dental services under CDBS. The cap amount is indexed yearly on 1 January. The services they will cover include:
- check-ups
- X-rays
- cleaning
- fissure sealing
- fillings
- root canals
- extractions
To check your eligibility, please bring your Medicare card showing your child’s details to your next appointment.
Who can get it?
- they're eligible for Medicare
- they're between 0 and 17 years old for at least one day that calendar year
- you or they get an eligible payment at least once that calendar year
You can be either the child’s:
- parent or guardian
- approved care organisation
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